Local Supports

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health and/or addictions support,  please call the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484.

Mental Health and Addictions Services | Huron-Perth

Feeling like you need to talk to someone or need more information? It is okay to ask for help. Below are some supports available locally.

You may also be able to access support through:

  •  Your family doctor or nurse practitioner: Community Health Centres and Family Health Teams in Huron and Perth counties provide a range of services based on the needs of patients. Contact your primary care provider to access services.
  • Your school: Avon Maitland District School Board and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board have school-based services available through a range of partnerships with community agencies. Contact your school principal to access services.
  • Your workplace: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may be available through your workplace to provide you with access to professional, confidential assistance for personal or work-related problems. Speak with your employer to find out if your workplace offers an EAP or other supports.
 Alexandra Marine and General Hospital | Huron Community Mental Health Services

Huron Community Mental Health Services is a satellite program of AMGH that supports individuals, aged 16 and older with serious mental health concerns through skill-building, group offerings and limited individual counselling. 

Services include:

  • Outpatient Mental Health

  • Huron Perth Clinical Intensive Case Management Program

  • Huron Outreach Eating Disorders Program

Contact: 519-524-8316 or 1-877-695-2524 | https://www.amgh.ca/mentalhealthoutpatientservices 
 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
CMHA Middlesex 

 My Journey Program

  • Call or Text: 519-525-6959
  • Support for youth (12 - 24 years old) and their families navigating the mental health system

 Bounce Back Ontario

  • Free skill-building program managed by the CMHA designed to help adults and youth ages 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. https://bouncebackontario.ca/ 
 Choices for Change

 Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselling Centre
 Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - Stratford General Hospital

 Mental Health Services

Prevention and Early Intervention for Psychoses 
 Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth

The Huron-Perth Centre provides services to children, youth and their families to help solve social, emotional and family problems that interfere with their quality of life.

  • Stratford Office | 519-273-3373
  • Clinton Office | 519-482-3931
  • Listowel Office | 519-291-1088
The Farmers' Toolbox 

Mental health resource database for farmers, anyone in the agricultural industry, and residents of rural Ontario.

Provincial and federal resources

For more mental health services and support, including online resources and helplines, visit:

If you don’t know where to start, call or text 2-1-1 or visit 211 online to be connected to resources in your area. 211 Ontario is a free service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. A trained operator will listen to your concerns and help you find support in the community you live in.